I personally think Walter Payton was. He played on some really crappy teams. He always seemed like he was at a different level.
So many one dimensional players are lauded as GOAT.
Bob Waterfield was the best all around player. He played both sides of the ball, was a great QB, he was a punter and a place kicker. He played 18 years back when the QB went unprotected and equipment was nothing like it is today.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_WaterfieldI’ll see your QB and raise you with this QB, 😜
Bruce, my guy’s got your’s beat :
I submit Slinging Sammy Baugh !
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_BaughHis son still runs his 20,000 acre Cattle Ranch just down the road about 15 miles from our Ranch.